Operator, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Highways Ltd. is hiring for road maintenance positions across Ontario, seeking individuals with valid AZ or DZ licenses. This role offers industry-leading wages, benefits, and a chance to contribute to local community safety. You'll operate snowplow trucks and perform tasks to maintain the safety of highways year-round, with opportunities for career growth within a diverse company culture.

Benefits

Training and development

RSPs

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Physically demanding tasks expected.
• Valid AZ or DZ driver's license is mandatory.
• Experience operating heavy machinery is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including snowplow trucks and maintain highways year-round.
• Assist with labour tasks such as pothole repair and hazard remediation.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement

Tools

Snowplow truck

Wheel loader

Job description

Are you tired of long commutes and working far from home? Looking for a stable, long-term career where you can contribute to your local community?

Ledcor Highways Ltd. (LHL) is offering exciting road maintenance opportunities across Ontario, providing year-round employment with long-term contracts.

We are seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals to help keep the Ontario highways safe. If you hold an AZ or DZ license and want to work for a company that values safety, community, and career growth, we want to hear from you!

We offer industry-leading wages, excellent training, benefits, RSPs, and career growth potential with advancement opportunities within our diversified company. You will be responsible for winter and seasonal maintenance of Ontario highways, using various trucks and heavy equipment.

We are currently hiring for the following locations:

• Goulais River
• Batchawana
• Searchmont
• Wawa
• Agawa
• White River
• Chapleau
• Blind River
• Iron Bridge
• Thessalon
• Bruce Mines
• Hilton Beach

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Ontario.

http://htwww.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ3t7Fo0Ul4

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow trucks, wheel loaders, and other heavy equipment as required
• Maintain Ontario Provincial Highways year-round, including assisting with Labourer duties (pothole repair, guardrail repair, bridge and signage cleaning, hazard remediation, etc.)
• Work outside in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Must possess a valid AZ or DZ driver’s license with air endorsement
• Must provide a copy of a 3-year driver’s abstract
• Previous experience operating a snowplow truck and/or wheel loader is a strong asset

Work Conditions

• Local applicants will be given preference due to the location of the work
• Accommodations provided for out of town applicants
• Some shift work, on-call, and night shifts will be required due to weather patterns
• Work schedules will consist of either 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off or 6 consecutive days followed by 1 day off, with daily shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours (Shop specific)
• CLAC union position

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure across various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways, airports, transit, utilities, pipelines, power projects, and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our total rewards package supports your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, offering exciting work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our success. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of race, religion, sex, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Our True Blue team values diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided throughout our hiring process. Applicants should submit a request in advance via email. For more about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, visit our I&D page.

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON